A Year in Nature: Explore the Countryside, Month by Month

Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4

Journey through a year in the charming countryside, observing its changing seasons, plants, and animals.

Discover why the seasons change and how creatures like foxes, mice, and birds adapt to the shifting environment, from frosty winter nights to golden summer days.

With big, fold-out pages and plenty of facts, readers will explore the natural world in fascinating detail. They will also learn which plants and animals come and go through the year, how temperature and daylight shifts, and some of the fruits and vegetables that are harvested throughout the year. A Year in Nature is a captivating and beautifully illustrated journey through the changing seasons, month by month.

YEAR-ROUND APPEAL: The perfect book to revisit month after month to see how the environment in the book changes—and how it compares to the plants, animals, and weather where the reader lives.

LARGE FORMAT: With twelve fold-out pages that showcase the beauty of the changing seasons, this is the perfect book for exploring details in the illustrations on each and every page.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Builds an early understanding of how plant and animal life is connected within an ecosystem, and helps kids understand these ecosystems are precious and should be conserved and protected.

Perfect for:

• Gift givers looking for books about the natural world

• Any kid who loves books about science, plants, or animals

• Fans of books nature books like Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

About the Author

René Mettler is a renowned French author and illustrator known for his captivating children's books that explore nature and the environment. Born in Switzerland in 1942, Mettler discovered his passion for art early, inspired by his heraldist grandfather. He later trained as a graphic designer at the School of Applied Arts in Bienne, and moved to Paris in 1966, working as an art director before dedicating himself fully to illustration in 1971. Mettler has illustrated numerous acclaimed non-fiction children's books, particularly for Gallimard Jeunesse, contributing to beloved series like Mes Premières Découvertes and Découverte Benjamin. His work was recognised with the 'La Science Se Livre' teen prize in 2012.